Tools of the FX trade

When it comes to trading currencies online, Asia has some catching up to do.

In a high-volume, low-margin business like the trading of foreign currencies, having the right tool for the job can mean the difference between turning a profit or taking a loss. Using electronic platforms to trade currencies, FX e-trading has already taken hold in the US and Europe as a method to participate in this fast-growing asset class. In Asia however, it has yet to catch on. But some analysts say this is set to change.